Adelbert Althouse

Adelbert Althouse
29th Naval Governor of Guam
In office December 14, 1922 – August 4, 1923
Preceded by	John P. Miller
Succeeded by	Henry Bertram Price
27th Naval Governor of Guam
In office February 7, 1922 – December 8, 1922
Preceded by	James Sutherland Spore
Succeeded by	John P. Miller
Personal details
Born	(1869-05-23)May 23, 1869 Channahon, Illinois
Died	May 17, 1954(1954-05-17) (aged 84)
Nationality	United States
Alma mater	United States Naval Academy
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Rank	Captain
Commands	USS Brooklyn
Awards	Navy Cross

Adelbert Althouse (May 23, 1869 – May 17, 1954) was a United States Navy Captain who served as the 27th and 29th Naval Governor of Guam. Prior to his Governorship, he served on ships in the Navy and participated in both the Spanish–American War and World War I. He earned the Navy Cross for his actions commanding USS Brooklyn and serving as Chief of Staff for the Commander and Chief of the United States Asiatic Fleet during the World War. As Governor, he focused on reforming the island's education system. He modeled a new system after that of co-educational California but also outlawed the speaking of the Chamorro language at schools in an effort to improve the English language skills of the local children. Most of his education reform took place in his first term.